College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
5 Herbert Street,
D02 CK68
Dublin 2
Dublin 2

Not-For-Profit Information

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, formed in 2009, is the professional body for psychiatrists in the Republic of Ireland. It is the sole body recognised for training of doctors to become specialists in psychiatry and for providing career long competence for specialists in psychiatry.

Mission:

The Mission of the College is to promote excellence in the practice of psychiatry. The College fulfils its mission through the following actions:

  1. Education and training of psychiatrists
  2. Provision of continuous lifelong learning for psychiatrists
  3. Advocacy for resources to support best practice in the delivery of mental health services
  4. Promoting best practice in education, training and research in psychiatry
  5. Public education on issues related to psychiatric illness, psychiatric services and mental health promotion

 

To fulfill our mission of promoting excellence in the practice of psychiatry the College focuses on the following objectives:

  • Support, represent and lead member psychiatrists nationally & internationally
  • Promote excellence, best practice, recovery & collaboration in mental healthcare
  • Set standards for trainee psychiatrists
  • Support the continuous professional development of our qualified members
  • Work with key stakeholders, government committees/agencies and other organisations
  • Promote human rights & ethical conduct in psychiatry and mental health services.
  • Work with service users, carers and their organisations

 

Number of paid employees: 
11-20 employees
Current board size: 
Over 15
Annual turnover: 
€1,000,000 - €5,000,000
Not-for-Profit focus: 
Education, Training & Research, Mental Health

Location

Office Address

5 Herbert Street,
D02 CK68
Dublin 2
Dublin 2